Thursday, August 20, 2009

Georgia Loses Lake Lanier Battle

A federal judge recently ruled that Georgia had illegally taken more water from Lake Lanier than was permitted under the federal law that authorized creation of the lake. Much of this water was used to supply drinking water to Atlanta.

The court gave Georgia three years to negotiate new allocations with Alabama and Florida. Alternatively, Congress may set new allocations by law.

Related articles and posts:
Court rulings could settle water war
Ruling leaves North Georgia with water crisis
Takin' Atlanta to the Woodshed
Water Resources News (Aug. 27, 2008)
Water Resources News (Aug. 19, 2008)
Question of right to water central in Lanier case

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